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NY A01499
Bill
Status
1/17/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly Jean-Pierre
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AI Summary
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Adds a new presumption to workers' compensation law that death from opioid overdose is compensable when the worker was prescribed opioids due to a workplace injury.
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Establishes this presumption applies in the absence of substantial evidence to the contrary, consistent with existing presumptions in workers' compensation claims.
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Updates existing presumption language to clarify that injuries are not solely caused by employee intoxication while on duty.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to presumptions for the death of an injured worker due to opioid overdose where that injured worker was prescribed opioids as a result of his or her workplace injury.
Last Action
referred to labor
1/3/2024